Queens Mold testing & Removal

(646) 613-7032
(631) 481-1442
(516) 508-9198

Queens NY Mold Removal

We work with industrial
hygienists and indoor air quality environmentalists to ensure the job is
done right the first time. With the proper testing and protocols every job
can be a success. We use the most accurate and up to date moisture meter
equipment to measure moisture in your wood floors, walls, ceilings, and
cabinets. We then use infrared cameras to identify the origin and the
extent of the damage.

Mold growth can be controlled indoors by
controlling moisture indoors.The EPA
reports that Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can grow on
virtually any organic substance, as long as moisture and oxygen are
present. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, foods, and
insulation. When excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on
building materials, mold growth will often occur, particularly if the
moisture problem remains undiscovered or unaddressed.

Health Effects and Symptoms
Associated with Mold Exposure !!!When
moisture problems occur and mold growth results, building occupants may
begin to report odors and a variety of health problems, such as headaches,
breathing difficulties, skin irritation, allergic reactions, and
aggravation of asthma symptoms; all of these symptoms could potentially be
associated with mold exposure. All molds have the potential to cause
health effects. Molds produce allergens, irritants, and in some cases,
toxins that may cause reactions in humans. The types and severity of
symptoms depend, in part, on the types of mold present, the extent of an
individual's exposure, the ages of the individuals, and their existing
sensitivities or allergies.Microbial Volatile Organic
Compounds (MVOCs)Some
compounds produced by molds are volatile and are released directly into
the air. These are known as microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs).
Because these compounds often have strong and/or unpleasant odors, they
can be the source of odors associated with molds. Exposure to (MVOCs) from
molds has been linked to symptoms such as headaches, nasal irritation,
dizziness, fatigue, and nausea. Research on MVOCs is still in the early
phase.Glucans or Fungal Cell Wall
Components (also known as ß-(1-->3)-D- Glucans)Glucans are small pieces of the cell walls of molds
which may cause inflammatory lung and airway reactions. These Glucans can
affect the immune system when inhaled. Exposure to very high levels of
Glucans or dust mixtures including Glucans may cause a flu-like illness
known as Organic Dust Toxic Syndrome (ODTS). This illness has been
primarily noted in agricultural and manufacturing settings.

What needs to be done?

Some
materials will need to be disposed off, such as ceiling tiles, insulation,
wallboards, carpet, soft furnishings, clothes, papers and books.
Non-porous metals, glass and hard plastics may be cleaned and reused.
Depending on the degree of mold damage, semi porous wood may be cleaned up
by drying, sanding and treating with anti microbial solvent before
reusing.
In addition your heating, ventilation, air condition and crawl spaces will
be dried, cleaned and then treated with Hepa filtration to remove
remaining mold particles.
Our professional in house technicians follow our well planned mold
abatement process to take care of mold clean up and repair to your
satisfaction. There are certain steps we follow that insure we get your
mold clean up job done right. First the contaminated area is sealed off
using plastic sheeting, then we create negative air pressure to direct the
mold to prevent mold spores from spreading to other parts of the house,
directing the mold away from indoor space. Mold Remediation Project

1.
All Workers to be Properly Protected in PPE Equipment, Gloves, Tyvek
Suits, Respirators, etc.2. Set-up
critical barriers to prevent cross contamination to structure and also
achieve negative air.3. All openings such as
doorways, windows, vents, airways to be covered with 6 mil-poly. This will
insure
negative air can be maintained. Full containment.4. Set-up Negative Air
Machine to minimize airflow 4 to 8 ACH (air changes per hour).5. Pre-clean (HEPA vacuum) structure and remove all
loose structural debris in doubled (6-Mil) sealed
plastic bags.6. The use of electric
blower inside each containment area to suspend fine particulates so that
they
are captured by a HEPA filter.7. Demolition of
contaminated structure, then double bagged and removed to dumpster daily.8. Scrape, wire brush, orbital sanding, Media and or Dry
ice blasting to remove any visible mold growth
from structural materials.9. HEPA vacuum, biowash(wet
wipe) then HEPA vacuum 2nd time (dust free environment). Clean
and encapsulate any structure members affected by mold.
(organic surfaces)10.HEPA vacuum, double bag and remove all unsalvageable
contents to dumpster.11.Preclean salvageable contents (HEPA vacuum)12.HEPA vacuum, wet wipe with biowash. Then HEPA vacuum
all contents again.13.Removal of all personal possessions as well as soft
goods, i.e. clothing, bedding, curtains etc.
Clothing may be cleaned using standard laundering
products.14.Maintain Negative Air Machine and Air Scrubbers
throughout course of job.15.HEPA Air filtration to run for a minimum of 72 hours
after abatement is completed, and then shut
down for a minimum of 24 hours before post remediation
testing.16.Break down of containment barriers